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Sunflower seeds vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sunflower seeds and short ribs

  • Sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and selenium, yet short ribs are richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for sunflower seeds is 233% higher.
  • Sunflower seeds contain 150 times more manganese than short ribs. Sunflower seeds contain 1.95mg of manganese, while short ribs contain 0.013mg.
  • Sunflower seeds contain less saturated fat.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index than sunflower seeds.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2066.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.9%
Contains more IronIron +127.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1718.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +307.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.8%
~equal in Zinc ~4.88mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12027.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2860%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +239.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +511.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +4440%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more FatsFats +22.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +315.1%
Contains more WaterWater +655.2%
~equal in Protein ~21.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1412.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~18.88g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sunflower seeds Short ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower seeds Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin E 35.17mg 0.29mg 233%
Copper 1.8mg 0.099mg 189%
Polyunsaturated fat 23.137g 1.53g 144%
Vitamin B1 1.48mg 0.05mg 119%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Vitamin B6 1.345mg 0.22mg 87%
Manganese 1.95mg 0.013mg 84%
Magnesium 325mg 15mg 74%
Phosphorus 660mg 162mg 71%
Saturated fat 4.455g 17.8g 61%
Selenium 53µg 20.8µg 59%
Folate 227µg 5µg 56%
Vitamin B3 8.335mg 2.452mg 37%
Iron 5.25mg 2.31mg 37%
Fiber 8.6g 0g 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.13mg 0.252mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.355mg 0.15mg 16%
Fats 51.46g 41.98g 15%
Potassium 645mg 224mg 12%
Calcium 78mg 12mg 7%
Carbs 20g 0g 7%
Calories 584kcal 471kcal 6%
Choline 55.1mg 82.2mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Protein 20.78g 21.57g 2%
Sodium 9mg 50mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 5mg 4.88mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 18.528g 18.88g 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.62g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sunflower seeds Short ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
146%
Sunflower seeds
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
Sunflower seeds
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.345g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients
  2. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.